On Oct 29, 2:02*pm, "Edward Hennessey"
wrote:

Various analyses have shown what common-sense reflection has no
trouble
endorsing: storing knives in slots in blocks makes the latter a great
bacterial
reservoir. Of course, if you scrupulously dry, chemically disinfect or
autoclave
your knives and use a block maintained in germicidal condition, you're
all good.

Please explain how a wood in a cutting board has anti bacterial
properties, but when it's made into knife storage, it becomes a death
trap.

Your body has its own defenses. Use them - exercise them. This anti
bacterial _everything_ crap is doing way more harm than good.

R